I am training for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville half marathon on April 27th as a member of the “Move! Music City” team.

Move! Music City is a 501 (c)(3) organization with a mission to empower students to live a healthier lifestyle, build resilience to stress and trauma, and grow social emotional skills by developing a love of running and exercise.

I was a part of a similar program when I was in elementary school, that fostered in me a love of being active at an early age. I loved it for both the sense of accomplishment I felt after a race and for the community it created. I feel similarly now, as a member of Stride Fitness West End, and while training for this half marathon.

My goal is to raise $250 for Move! Music City. Please consider donating to this wonderful organization bringing physical activity to Nashville's schools!